Putting the Pep in Spring
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/Photographer
January 29, 2020
Although out of the norm for Rider’s students, the school will be having the first and only spring pep rally of the year Friday to help show love and support for the spring sports. “I want to stress that we’re doing this to make sure that the spring sports really know that we’re supportin...
Surpassing Expectations
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020
The Lady Raiders basketball team entered the gym last Friday looking for something to prove. Earlier that week they suffered a rare loss, but they ended up shattering any doubt they had what it takes to be a top contender for the district title. After knocking off Aledo 52-36 at home on Friday, ...
Over the moon
Sandra Le, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Glowing lanterns, lunar calendars and red envelopes are currently seen in abundance around Asian households and markets. These popular symbols mark the beginning of a new year in several Asian countries. Unlike the American new year, Lunar New Year goes by the lunar calender, which is based on the...
Everything you need to know about teen skincare
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
January 23, 2020
Skincare products line the aisles at popular cosmetic chains such as Sephora or Ulta. Tiny bottles with big promises can be intimidating, and many may not know where to start to establish a skincare routine. Here is a detailed layout of an extensive skincare routine with products that can be foun...
Rider admins weigh in on New Year’s resolutions
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
January 15, 2020
Each new year, people around the world take the opportunity to make resolutions, setting a goal for what they hope to accomplish. It’s a wonderful time to reflect on the highs and lows of the past year and also to reach for personal growth in the coming year. However, each person interprets New Year’s...
Q/A with Rider girls head soccer coach Carl Wiersema
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/ Photographer
January 13, 2020
The Rider girls soccer team had a good start to the 2020 season winning their first seven games. The Rider Chronicle sat down with head coach Carl Wiersema to talk about keys to the strong start, standout players and soon reaching an impressive coaching milestone as he enters the week with 497 victor...
Q/A with boys soccer head coach Dustin Holly
Sandra Le, Reporter
January 10, 2020
With the soccer season just beginning, the Rider Chronicle sat down with head coach Dustin Holly for his insight behind their successful first couple weeks, including a championship at the Princeton Tournament. Q: What have been the keys behind the good start of the season this year? A: We h...
Feel the beat
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2019
During football season, the sound of loud drums tapping in time can be heard from the practice field across the neighborhood. The loud boom of the metronome is overpowering when approaching the turf. However, there is one person on the field who can’t hear the ticking behind them. Freshman Brando...
Treats for your reindeer
Staff
December 13, 2019
It’s finally the most wonderful time of the year again, and with the holiday season comes many sweets, new and old, that The Rider Chronicle staff could simply not resist. So for this Christmas spin on our favorite food sampling game, we set out to get a taste of winter. Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Minis Pepper...
Another kind of victory
Meghan Helton, Reporter
December 12, 2019
Despite ending with a playoff loss to Lubbock Cooper, the Rider football team’s 2019 season has definitely been one to remember. Beating rival Old High for a consecutive fifth year and advancing to the state quarterfinals were impressive accomplishments, but what stood out most in this postseason...
The College Interview from beginning to end
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
November 18, 2019
After years of building the perfect combinations of extracurriculars, academics and test scores, high school seniors around the country are now applying to universities where they hope to further their education. As application deadlines roll around, these students simply hit the submit button an...
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